Fortitude Mums

Fortitude Mums Clinical Psychologist for Mums.

30/01/2026

When I first meet mums they often tell me of interventions and programmes they have tried which did not work.

When they tell me what they are I know exactly why not.

If you are considering investing your time and resources into overcoming your big emotions, intrusive thoughts or behaviours which don't serve you well, please consider:

❤️ what kind of training has this person got?
❤️ are they accountable to someone else? A supervisor, or a governing body
❤️ does what they are offering have evidence behind it working? Solid scientific research is the gold standard giving you a great chance of it having an impact

Any questions, drop me a DM ⬇️

Such kind words from a recent client. Thank you.This is why Fortitude Mums exists, to support women to find their peace ...
26/01/2026

Such kind words from a recent client. Thank you.

This is why Fortitude Mums exists, to support women to find their peace in parenting and their meaning in motherhood.



19/01/2026

Every phase of parenting has its tiring parts.

This is the tween and teen combo soundtrack in our house.

With a side helping of...how many boys are in the house? More snacks?! No you can't upload your GRWM video onto YouTube...please turn your music down

And repeat 🥴😂

Does this feel familiar??

17/01/2026

We find some peace in our parenting outdoors, so a couples retreat at felt like the perfect Christmas present for my husband (and yes… I got to come too 🤭)

Every element was so thoughtfully held. all designed to help you connect with your body, your partner, and nature.

🌲 Yoga with a view
🌲 Fire & ice (hot tent + cold water dip)
🌲 Partner yoga and deep relaxation
🌲 The loveliest snacks and drinks

All tucked away in the heart of Taffs Well ❤️

I felt incredibly fortunate to pause, breathe, and laugh uncontrollably (thank you to the very gracious facilitators for tolerating that part 🫣).

Such a nourishing way to spend an afternoon.

10/01/2026

How do you make your weekend feel meaningful, like a break from the pressure of the week?

Three weeks into a virus and today I didn't have much in the tank to give. One of my kids has a passion for many things in life. Every winter their repeated question to Alexa is 'will we have snow?' and they are deeply disappointed annually, when not a flake shows up.

Today, I wanted to be on the sofa... alone!
But following my kids energy I found myself snow underfoot, crystal clear air and distracted from my noisy thoughts.

Being outdoors never fails to make me mentally show up for myself and my family, even when life throws me a viral curveball.

What is a winner of a family activity for you?

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05/01/2026

Meet Fortitude Mums new arrival, Dr Laura Coote

She is....

⭐️ a perinatal clinical psychologist
⭐️ uses EMDR, ACT therapy, VIG and more in her work
⭐️ a mum herself
⭐️ available for therapy from our clinic on Newport Road or online

If you would like to see her for therapy DM here or get in touch via our website.

⭐️ has lots of experience in her previous NHS roles, most recently working with a perinatal mental health team

31/12/2025

Standing on the border of two years has such different connotations for each of us.

Whether you feel delighted or bereft over the next 48 hours I hope 2026 treats you gently.

At 6ft2 tall I used to apologise a lot,Sorry for blocking your view, sorry for bumping into you as I try to fold my legs...
03/12/2025

At 6ft2 tall I used to apologise a lot,

Sorry for blocking your view, sorry for bumping into you as I try to fold my legs into a plane seat. Always trying to take up less space.

It's funny how we learn to shrink ourselves. To be smaller, quieter or easier to live alongside.

Motherhood seems to intensify this habit. Mums apologise for everything:

Sorry the house is a mess
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner
Sorry I forgot it's the kids Christmas jumper day

Sometimes our hearts ache for the way we want to apologise to these precious overwhelming kids of ours:

'I'm sorry I can't be the mum I wish I was for you right now'

But our children learn their self worth by watch ours in action. When we constantly say sorry for the beautifully complex women we are, with real needs, we teach our children that their needs and mistakes are shameful worthy too.

Let's notice next time we minimise our exhaustion or over apologise.What if instead of saying sorry we say:

'Thank you for understanding my limits'
Or
'I did my best and I'm still learning'

Let this crazy season be the one where we stop apologising for who we are and start saying what we need.

A woman who does so has nothing to apologise for.

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